USS Seleya Mission Transcript 10811.02
Mission Number 539
Enemy, Ally, or Friend V
 
DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
CJ Short as LtJg Henery James Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Frank MacArthur as Ensign Frank MacArthur (FCO – Flight Command Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)
Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

NPC’s
Alias as Orion

Missing in Action 
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger (CSec – Chief of Security)

Time Lapse:
     a few minutes

Mission note: 
	Due to time lapse of only a few hours since the FCO arrived, OPS will have arrived on the same transport and during the past few hours has been checking into his quarters and getting his staff in order.

Announcements:
•	Welcome aboard Andrew!
•	Logs… sgol… logs… sgol  please get them in… a few were missed last week.
•	Don’t forget this weeks log!

Last on the Seleya:

The captain's impromptu gathering was a success.  Though what she was to make of Hass was uncertain as the man extended his hand for a shake of good faith before leaving.  She located Rose who had been talking with some of the students.  She asked Rose for her help with some ideas and then sent out orders to the rest of the crew before beaming back to the ship.  However, when Rose reformed on the transporter padd, the captain was not beside her.

After the remaking of the universe, many people's lives aboard the Seleya had changed in many different ways.  Only a very few came out supposedly untouched, but only time would tell.  Was Maor proving to be one of those who had been changed and in ways not expected?

Leaving a confused MacArthur and Sumner pointing weapons at him, Maor beamed away to an unknown location with his prisoner, a bouncer from one of the bars they were visiting.  He threatened the man with torture to gather information on the Tueghs of which Biaf knows nothing of.  What Maor does in the end come away with, are the names of some of the 'bosses' that might be involved.

Given Maor had an inhibitor and Orion is filled with many Federation species, including his own, it took awhile for OPS to locate him.  Having done so, he locks onto the CSO and FCO and is prepared to beam them to his location.

Captain's log, Stardate 10811.02. I was expecting to return to the Seleya but instead I found myself in an empty room. I was obviously kidnapped and taken prisoner. I wonder by whom and to serve what purpose. Do they expect to steal the Seleya? Ask for a ransom? torture me? If that is all, they are in for a bad surprise

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FCO Ens MacArthur says:
   @::Taps combadge:: COM: USS Seleya: Ready for beaming Seleya.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::paces the room again, this time being more thorough in looking for imperfections on the walls or door that she may use to her advantage::
 
@ACTION:  The CSO and FCO find themselves just outside a dilapidated building.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::moves angrily up to the door of the building and kicks it in::
Amish is now known as Orion.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@::Follows closely behind CSO, holding a phaser::
 
Scenery:  The captain continues to remain in the same room she had for the past half hour with nothing but silence, occasionally disturbed by the murmur of the guards outside her door.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::visually scans the room for Maor::
SO Lt Rose says:
% OPS: Now that you have located him and sent the others to him, can you get him on the comm? :: under her breath::  I think I might personally strangle him myself.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@::Attaches torch to wrist and activates it:: CSO: This might help.
Orion says:
::appears in the doorway of Gomes' room with the sound of a heavy door opening:: ::looks a bit of a dandy with fine clothes and sculpted features wrapped in verdant skin:: 
SO Lt Rose says:
% :: angrily::  *CIV*:  If you do not answer this comm, I am sure I am can think of something to torment you with later...
Orion says:
::takes a few steps into the room, boots clicking on the floor:: 
CO Capt Gomes says:
::turns as she hears the door and the steps and stands up looking at the Orion in the eyes:: Orion: Return me to my ship
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@::Still holding the phaser and with the torch on I take a few steps into the cold and dark room::
Orion says:
::glances at the guards, signalling them to close the door before walking over to the table, pulling out one of the chairs and sitting down:: ::gestures to the chair across the table from him:: 
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::moves further into the building:: CIV: Maor!
 
@ Scenery:  The room has the scent of blood.  Inside is Maor.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::doesn't sit:: Orion: If talking was all you wanted, you could have just asked
SO Lt Rose says:
% OPS:  Try again... and again... and again...
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CIV: Commander Maor, where is the prisoner?
SO Lt Rose says:
% :: steps away and resumes her pacing of the bridge.::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Moves away from the shadows and the lights:: FCO: Left.
Orion says:
::speaks for the first time:: CO: I could have just asked? That's very accommodating. So I'll expect answers. 
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@CIV: What the hell's gotten into you?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Orion: I'm afraid that is a little late. See, most sentient beings don't really like being taken places they don't know by people they never met
CO Capt Gomes says:
Orion: Let me return to my ship. Then we talk
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@CIV: Did you learn anything Commander?
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@CIV: From the prisoner I mean.
Orion says:
CO: In due time, Captain Gomes. But not before I get some answers. 
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Clears his throat, eying the CSO:: CSO: You're forgetting yourself, Lieutenant. My guest left this place on his own two feet. ::Makes his way towards the center table as he begins to pack his own things:: FCO: Yes. Names… And other interesting tidbits.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::finally sits down and looks at him in the eyes again:: Orion: What do you want?
Orion says:
::crosses his legs and folds his hands on his lap as he gazes across the table at her with a thin smile:: CO: At the risk of sounding existential... Why are you here? 
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::narrows his eyes slightly, but says nothing::
SO Lt Rose says:
% :: In frustration, turns back to the comm and stabs the button with her finger, wishing at the moment it was Maor::  *CIV*: If the captain is hurt, you are going to get hurt.  Answer the bloody comm.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ CSO, FCO: I'm going to look for someone who might know about the family we're looking for, someone important. You have one minute to decide if you want to tag along or go back to the ship. ::Raises his eyebrow in a challenge:: *SO*: Settle down, what is it Rose?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Orion: I assume you heard me at the Orion Cosmology Institute. So I don't quite see the point of your question
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Reattaches his communication badge to his inner pocket:: CSO, FCO: 30 seconds. ::Allows his suitcase to be beamed away somewhere::
SO Lt Rose says:
*CIV*:  Settle down?  :: closes her eyes and takes a deep breath.  After a moment, she opens them and glares at the comm system::  The captain is missing.  When I beamed aboard, she was not with me.  I have been trying to get a hold of you for the past half hour!
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ *SO*: Gone? What do you mean she's gone? Where were you?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::sighs as things become more complicated::
Orion says:
::smiles, again with no warmth behind it:: CO: Forgive me. I'll clarify. Why is your ship here? 
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@::Taking a moment to think, he decides:: CIV: I'm staying - where to sir?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Orion: We were in the neighborhood. They needed some time to recover from our last mission. It was the perfect set of circumstances, or so I thought
SO Lt Rose says:
:: with a touch of sarcasm:: *CIV*: Where we were supposed to be... at the institute.  We had finished for the nonce and were beaming back to the ship.  She said good-bye to this odd person, gave me orders, you orders and then we were beaming back.  Only she did not arrive.
Orion says:
CO: Convenient. ::narrows his eyes slightly:: Or inconvenient, as it may well turn out. ::sits up a little:: Tell me, Captain. What is your interest in my people, and our much-maligned economic enterprises? 
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ *SO*: Understood. Work on tracing where her transport signal went to. Contact me as soon as you have something. ::Turns his attention towards the CSO's direction:: CSO: Get a armed detail, head to the institute and demand answers. If they give you any problems start throwing around diplomatic threats, that fails contact me and we'll elevate things further. Either take the Ensign with you or keep him with me, your call.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::mulls over the situation for a moment:: FCO: Ensign, stay with the commander. If he tries to torture anyone else, you have my permission to have him beamed to the brig. Understood?
SO Lt Rose says:
% :: ready to bang her head she looks at Craig::  OPS: What the hell does he think we have been trying to do?  :: shakes her head::  Alright... we are going to have to do this the hard way.  But... :: stands up and turns around to pace the bridge again, mumbling under her breath as she tries to work something out in her head.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Orion: Diversity is the key to evolution. Both the Federation and the Orions can gain much from cooperating and exchanging ideas. Then perhaps your economy will not be viewed as so "maligned" as you say. I believe science can do much to bring civilizations together. Now kidnapping does the exact opposite
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@CSO: Aye, Lieutenant
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ CSO: Don't presume to order people around, Lieutenant. I'm still your superior officer. ::Nods at the FCO's direction:: FCO: Let's go. ::Makes his way outside the room:: CSO: Oh, and Lieutenant? This room will be filled with intense radiation in twenty seconds, I suggest you get out of here. ::Exits the room::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Hits a hidden switch in his jacket pocket:: FCO: This way. ::Makes his way north.::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::rolls his eyes, not in the least bit surprised at that revelation:: *OPS*: Sumner to Craig, beam me up please.

@ ACTION: CSO is beamed to the ship. Just before radiation cleanses the now empty room of all evidence that anyone had been there recently.

Orion says:
::makes a face:: CO: Kidnapping? Is that what you think of our little chat? My company must not be as pleasant as my family tells me. ::focuses on Gomes again:: Are you telling me, my dear Captain, that your Starfleet is not messing about in other people's affairs once more? We don't like it, you know.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@::Follows the Commander:: CIV: Commander, I notice that you keep hitting your pocket, is there a device of some sort there?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::makes his way to the turbolift:: TL: Bridge.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ FCO: Nothing to concern yourself over. ::Gestures towards a parked car:: That's our ride.
SO Lt Rose says:
% :: As the lift opens she turns to see her boss and sighs in relief.::  CSO:  It is good to see you, sir.
CO Capt Gomes says:
Orion: I am not sure what your definition of "messing up" is. But I assure you we are here only to exchange information and strengthen our bonds. Your company might be pleasant but it is still kidnapping when you did not ask first and when your guests can not freely return home
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Enters the parked car and starts it up:: FCO: Getting in or are you walking?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::finds the will to smile somewhat:: SO: You can buy me a drink later, we have a captain to find. You mentioned a strange man at the institute?
Orion says:
CO: Tell me, Captain... have you encountered my people before?
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@::Heads over to the car and gets in:: CIV: Sorry Sir, I haven't seen a mode of transport with wheels for a while.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Orion: If by "your people", you mean the Orion species, I have interacted with a few.
SO Lt Rose says:
% CSO: Yes... he was... different from the others.  He kind of invaded ones personal space, making the captain uncomfortable.  I spoke with him briefly, but he played stupid with what I was saying.  I gave up on him.  After the talk, he came to talk with her again.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ FCO: Wonders never cease. ::Drives the car towards the other end of the town::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::nods some:: SO: I don't suppose you caught a name...
Orion says:
CO: Have you? Then you know our ways?
SO Lt Rose says:
% CSO: Hass... his name was Hass.
SO Lt Rose says:
% CSO: He was the last person to talk to the captain before we started to leave.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Orion: Some of them. The orion culture is still a little puzzling to me. Are you going to tell me I inadvertly offended a very ancient custom?
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@CIV: So where are we off to sir?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::nods again:: SO: That's our man, then. I'm taking a team to the institute, and I'd like you to come along, see if you can spot this Hass.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ FCO: To find a fellow called Zebed. Supposedly he's a big shot over here.
Orion says:
::grins and laughs:: CO: Oh, Margarita. At least do me the honor of not thinking me a fool. 
SO Lt Rose says:
% CSO: Alright... but I doubt he would stay behind... after all, I would be able to find him.  And so far we have not been able to find where the captain went.  But... I do have an idea, in case this is not a coincident.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::frowns at his using her middle name:: Orion: I don't know you
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%SO: Tell me of this idea of yours.
SO Lt Rose says:
% CSO: Put simply, before the doctors left, one of them set up a search pattern for the Tueghems.  IF... and I admit it is a big if... if the same person had them, took the captain, it would narrow our search by adding another factor, a human.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Slows the car down, just around the corner to his destination:: FCO: Hope you paid attention in covert operations 101, Ensign. ::Steps out of the car:: Let's go. ::Makes his way towards the back of house::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%SO: A human?
 
@ACTION: Maor and MacArthur find themselves outside of a sumptuous building on the outskirts of town.  It is surrounded by a security fence and guards can be seen walking the perimeters.  There is an old fashion speaker box on the outside of the gate along with two guards watching the area in general.  There is little vegetation on the outside boundaries but a few meters beyond that, there is much.

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@::Leaving the car door open, he slowly moves towards the Commander, crouched::
Orion says:
CO: Oh, I'm just a no one. A humble businessman. Certainly not an officer in the great and powerful Federation Starfleet. But I am, at heart, a patriot. And I desire to know what you are doing here in our space beyond visiting our finest schools. 
SO Lt Rose says:
% CSO:  The captain sir.  ::sighs::  I know it is a long shot given we have so many humans here as well.  But... :: shrugs::  give me a sec to add that to the parameters and we can be off.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@::Flipping out his tricorder, he scans the area::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::winces at having missed the connection:: SO: Right.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Orion: To answer an earlier question, I do not think you are a fool. And exactly because of that you ought to know that if we wanted to spy on orions we would not bring a sovereign class ship to do it. and if we were to invade you, we would bring a whole fleet of them. So, take my word as a Starfleet Officer, we are not here to threaten Orion.  But I do realize that our relations still have a very long way to go; much more than I thought. Despite what I was told, Starfleet is not welcome here.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Glances up in thought:: FCO: There. ::Points at a window:: Get ready. ::Takes a few steps back and jumps ahead, grabbing hold of what seems to be a drainage pipe that goes all the way to the top of the house::
SO Lt Rose says:
% :: Pulling up the program set in motion, she narrows it to this world only and adds a female human to the input.  Females thankfully, were not as common on this world... well, human females.::
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@CIV: Readings show clearly that the building is well protected, 30 life signs inside and approx 10 outside.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Looks down:: FCO: We'll have to be careful then. ::Climbs up::
 
@ ACTION: As Maor grabs the drainage pipe, a few leaves shudder downward on top of the pair, but little else happens.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::taps his combadge:: *Security*: Security team 1, assemble in transporter room 1 on the double.
Orion says:
::tsks and shakes his head, softening his voice:: CO: Oh, no no no Margarita... You misunderstand. You are most welcome here. My people are warm and welcoming. We're friendly and inviting by nature. I would be your friend if you would have me. What I have is yours. All we ask is to not to have our affairs interfered with. That's not too much to ask is it? 
SO Lt Rose says:
% CSO:  OK, sir.  It is set.  I am ready to go when you are.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@::Putting the tricorder away, he grabs the pipe and follows Maor:: CIV: It's clear this building is falling apart, we better be less noisy and careful.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::turns for the turbolift:: SO: Let's go.
SO Lt Rose says:
% :: nods and follows.::  SO: What is your plan? 
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Peeks through the window, hoping to find the man he's looking for::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Orion: You did not have to take me from my ship to ask me that.
Orion says:
CO: Oh, I find foreign surroundings stifle good, honest conversation. 
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@CIV: What can you see?
 
@ ACTION: The first window Maor looks into is what appears to be a guest bedroom.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%TL: Transporter Room 1. SO: Well, the institute was the last place we know where she was, so we'll have to pick up the trail there, ask questions, demand answers, etcetera. It's the best we can do until something comes up.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ FCO: Nothing. Next one. ::Continues climbing::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Orion: They also tend to keep people away. But I suppose that is the intention. I'd like to return to my ship
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@::Continues climbing, following Maor::
SO Lt Rose says:
% SO: But why the captain?  We were not doing anything there other then talking with others?
Orion says:
::leans forward and reaches across the table, resting a hand on hers:: CO: In time. When I'm sure. 
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%SO: Well, say the people that took her also took the tueghem; our arrival here probably seems threatening to their plans, and rightly so.
 
@ ACTION: The next floor also appears to be guest rooms, a few obviously being used.  Through an open window, CIV and FCO can hear voices in argument.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Motions the FCO to wait::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Strains to hear the argument::
SO Lt Rose says:
% :: sighs as they step off the lift and walk into the transporter room where there awaits a group of security officers.::  CSO: If I might... let me talk with the institutes president.  He was very reasonable and helpful earlier.  He might be so as well if we do not rush at them with guards ready to shoot.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Orion: What is it that you need to be sure?
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
@CIV: What is it?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::nods at the SO's suggestion:: SO: Agreed. Talking first.
SO Lt Rose says:
% :: steps onto the padd to join the others, shaking her head as a phaser is offered to her.::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ FCO: Things are getting more complicated. Let's try another one. ::Climbs up again:: 
Orion says:
::another smile, a bit warmer this time, crosses his handsome face as he gazes into Gomes' eyes, but he doesn't answer the question:: CO: We'll talk in a while. You must be famished. ::stands:: I'll have food sent. ::heads for the door:: 
 
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